LSE submits plans for landmark redevelopment of Bankside House into 1,944-bed student residence Sep 1, 2025 The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has formally submitted plans to redevelop its Bankside House site into a major new student residence, delivering 1,944 beds in the heart of central London. Working in partnership with Equitix and Bouygues UK, the proposals would replace the existing mid-century building with three new towers of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Picture Living Commits £36 Million to Address UK Rental Housing Shortages Sep 1, 2025 Picture Living, backed by Thriving Investments, has announced a £36 million commitment to a new housebuilding initiative aimed at delivering homes in areas of the UK experiencing significant rental shortages. The funding will specifically target regions with high demand for rental accommodation, providing much-needed relief to undersupplied markets and contributing to the broader effort to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Moorfield Group and Greater Manchester Pension Fund Form £120 Million Joint Venture to Deliver Landmark Build-to-Rent Development in Trafford Sep 1, 2025 Moorfield Group has entered a 50:50 joint venture with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) to develop, own, and operate “Podium”, a £120 million build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in Trafford, Greater Manchester. The development, part of Glenbrook’s Lumina Village, will comprise 440 homes across four buildings and a central podium, combining apartments and townhouses designed to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cheyne Capital Provides £171 Million Senior Loan to Support YY London Office Redevelopment at Canary Wharf Sep 1, 2025 Cheyne Capital has provided a £171 million senior loan to support the redevelopment and lease-up of the YY building, a major office project located in the heart of Canary Wharf, London. The funding underlines Cheyne Capital’s continued commitment to real estate lending in prime London locations and reflects strong investor confidence in high-quality workspace demand […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£10bn Northumberland Data Centre Receives Approval for Preparatory Site Works Aug 28, 2025 The £10bn Northumberland data centre has secured formal approval for preparatory site works, marking a major milestone in one of the UK’s largest inward investment projects. The decision clears the way for the delivery phase of the development, with completion of Phase A targeted for autumn 2026. The Blackstone-owned QTS data centre campus will be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Topland Vintage Group completes on a £20m loan Aug 28, 2025 Sol Zakay’s Topland Vintage Group has completed a £20m loan secured against a significant residential asset in Prime Central London. The facility was arranged on an expedited basis to refinance existing debt, with completion achieved just two weeks after the commitment fee was paid and legals were entered into. Daniel Eastwood, Originator at Topland, commented: “This […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
FIH Group Announces Sale of Leyton Warehouse for £23 Million Aug 28, 2025 FIH Group PLC today announced that it has exchanged contracts for the sale of its Leyton warehouse for £23 million, marking a significant milestone for the company and its property portfolio. The asset sold is the Leyton warehouse, a modern 2.5-acre logistics estate that has historically supported operations of Momart, FIH’s renowned fine art logistics […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
John Lewis Partnership Secures Fourth Build-to-Rent Site in Stratford Aug 28, 2025 The John Lewis Partnership has expanded its Build-to-Rent (BTR) operations with the acquisition of its fourth site, located in Stratford, East London. This milestone marks another step forward in the Partnership’s strategy to play a leading role in the UK’s growing rental market. The Stratford development builds on recent momentum within the sector and forms […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Joint Venture Launch £500 Million Investment to Deliver Over 1GW of Grid-Scale Battery Storage Aug 27, 2025 Equitix, Aware Super, and the UK’s National Wealth Fund (NWF) today announced a £500 million joint investment to accelerate the deployment of grid-scale battery storage across the UK, targeting more than 1GW of new capacity in the coming years. The investment will be channelled into Eelpower Energy, a newly established platform dedicated to building, owning, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Poundland Secures Crucial Lifeline as High Court Approves £90 Million Turnaround Plan Aug 27, 2025 Poundland has narrowly avoided collapse after the High Court approved its comprehensive turnaround and restructuring plan, providing the discount retailer with a vital financial injection and a pathway toward long-term stability. The court-sanctioned plan arrives at a critical moment, just days before the business would have exhausted its cash reserves and been forced into administration. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
